
COPYRIGHT, 1893, BY WALTER H. BAKER & CO. 



plays for /Amateur Sfyeatrieals. 

BY GEORGE 7^. BKKER, 

Author of "Amateur Dramas" "The Mimic Stage" "The Social Stage" "The Drawing' 
Room Stage" "Handy Dramas" "The Exhibition Dramas" "A Baker's Dozen" etc* 

Titles in this Type are New Plays. •> 
Titles in thin Type are Temperance Plays* 



DRAMAS. 

In Four Acts. 
Better than Gold. 7 male, 4 female 



char. 



In Three Acts. 

Our Folfes. 6 male, 5 female char. 

The Flower of the family. 5 
male. 3 female char 

Enlisted for the War. 7 male, 3 fe- 
male char 

My Brother's Keeper. 5 male, 3 fe- 
male char 

Thf JJtt'c Jirotvn tTiif/. 5 male, 3 
female char. ......... 

In Two A cts. 
Ahove the Clouds. 7 male, 3 female 

char 

One Hundred Years Ago. 7 male, 

4 female char 

Among the Breakers. 6 male, 4 female 

char 

Bread on the Waters. 5 male, 3 female 

char 

Down by the Sea. 6 male, 3 female 

char 

Once on a Time. 4 male, 2 female char. 
The Last Loaf. 5 male, 3 female char. 



In One A ct. 
.stand by the Flag. 5 male char. . . 
The Tempter. 3 male, 1 female char. 

COMEDIES AND FARCES. 

A Mysterious Disappearance. 4 

male, 3 female char. ....... 

Paddle Your Own Canoe. 7 male 

3 female char. . , 

A Drop too Much. 4 male, i female 

char , 

A 3 jit tie HI ore Cidrr. 5 male, 3 fe- 
male char. „ 

A Thorn Among the Roses. 2 male, 6 
female char 

Never ^ay Die. 3 maie, 3 female char. 

Seeing the Elephant. 6 male, 3 female 
char. 

The Boston Dip. 4 male, 3 female char. 

The Duchess of Dublin. 6 male, 4 fe- 
male char 

Thirty Minutes for Refreshments. 

4 male, 3 female char. ...... 

We're nil Teetotalers. 4 male, 2 fe- 
male char 

Male Characters Only. 

A Close Shave. 6 char 

A Public Bfnefactor. 6 char. -> . . 
A Sea of Troubles. 8 char. .... 



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COMEDIES, etc., continued. 

Male Characters Only. 

A Tender Attachment. 7 char. . . 15 

Coals of Fire. 6 char 15 

Freedom of the Press. S char. ... 15 

Shall Onr Mother-* Vote? 11 char. 15 

Gentlemen of thk Jury. 12 char. . . 15 

Humors of the Strike. 8 char. . . . 15 

My Uncle the Captain. 6 char. . . . 15 

New Brooms Sweep Clean. 6 char. . 15 

TheGreatElixir. 9 char 15 

Thk Hypochondriac. 3 char 15 

'J he Man tvlth the Demijohn. 4 

char 15 

The Runaways. 4 char 15 

The Thief of Time. 6 char 15 

Wanted, a Male Cook. 4 char. ... 15 

Female Characters Only. 

A Love of a Bonnet. 5 char 15 

A Precious Pickle. 6 char 15 

No Cure No Pay. 7 char 15 

The Champion of Her Sex. 8 char. . 15 

Thk Greatest Plague in Life, 8 char. 15 

The Grecian Bend. 7 char. .... 15 

The Red Chignon. 6 char 13 

Using the Weed. 7 char 15 

ALLZGORIES. 

Arranged for Music and Tableaux, 

Lighthart's Pilgrimage. 8 female 

char. 15 

The Revolt of the Bees. 9 female 

char c ..... 15 

The Sculptor's Triumph, i male. 4 fe- 
male char 15 

Thk Tournament of Idylcourt. 10 fe- 
male char . 15 

The War of the Roses. 8 female char. 15 

The Voyage of Life. 8 female char. . 15 

MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC. 

An Original Idea, i male, r female 15 

Bonbons; or, the Paint King. 6 male, 

1 female char 25 

Capuletta; OR) Romeo and Juliet 15 

Restored. 3 male, 1 female char. . 15 

Santa Claus' Frolics 15 

Snow-bound; or, Alonzo the Bravk. 
and the Fair Imogene. 3 mate, 1 

female char. 25 

The Merry Christmas of the Old 

Woman who Lived in a Shoe. ... 15 

The Pedler of Very Nice. 7 male 

char. 15 

The Seven Ages. A Tableau Entertain- 
ment. Numerous male and female char. 15 

Too Late for the Train. 2 male char. 15 

The Visions of Freedom, ii female 

char . . 15 

„ 23 Winter St., Boston. 



MISTAKEN IDENTITY 



%x Utijtoptatt jFarce in ©ne Scene 



BY 



GEORGE H. COES 



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BOSTON / J&fS~jy 



1893 



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CHARACTERS. 

CAPTAIN NEVERSINK, of the good sloop " Nonesuch" 

CHARLES AUGUSTUS, a Photographer. 

SALLY, a deceived maiden. 

JIM, her brother, bent on revenge. 

DEPUTY SHERIFF. 

BILL, a Butcher. 

FIRST CITIZEN. 

SECOND CITIZEN. 

THIRD CITIZEN, j 




Copyright, 1893, by Walter H. Baker & Co. 



7MP92 -003879 



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Scene. — A photographer's saloon. Entrances R. I e., l. i e., 
l. 2 E., and c. d. in flat. Camera up r. Other furniture ad 
libitum. Table down l. and chairs. 

(Charles Augustus discovered seated at table reading letter.) 

Charles. Another letter from Miss Johnson, — charming crea- 
ture, she's dead in love with me. Now here am I, head over heels 
in debt, and business dull. I live in fear of my creditors, who 
come every day by the dozen, dunning the very life out of me. 
(Enter Sally c. d. unperceived, and stands behind Charles.) 
Now, Miss Johnson has plenty of stamps, and is handsome as a 
Venus. I think I'll elope with her and get married. But what 
is to become of Sally? I've promised to marry her. Alas, she is 
poor, and I never could support her, so I will let her slide, and I'll 
write to Miss Johnson, and propose to her to elope with me. 
{Writes.) My Dear Miss Johnson : lam in raptures reading your 
letter. That I love you I solemnly swear, and I will ever be true 
to you. Say you will elope with me, and hasten to have the mar- 
riage ceremony performed at once, that I may call you mine forever. 
Yours truly, Charles Augustus. 

Sally. Oh, you villain! Oh, you deceiver! Oh, you double- 
dyed monster! 

Charles. My dear Sally, it's only a joke. 

Sally. Only a joke, you rascal! I'll fix you for this. I heard 
your conversation. You're going to elope with Miss Johnson, 
hey? I'll go and get my brother Jim, who stands six feet high, 
and he'll give you a thrashing you richly deserve — you horrid, 
mean, contemptible wretch ! 

Charles. Hold on, Sally, I assure you — 

Sally. Don't talk to me. (Exit hurriedly C. D. slamming door 
behind her.) 

Charles. Confound the luck ! Caught in the very act. I've 
put my foot in it now. Gone after brother Jim — great big fellow — 
he'll eat me up. The best thing I can do is to fly from here, and 
stay away until this affair blows over. I'll shut up shop and go at 
once. (Enter Capt. Neversink.) Oh, Lord ! here he is now. 

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4 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. 

Capt. How are you, sir ? 

Charles. How will I ever get out of this scrape? {Aloud.) 
I beg your pardon, sir, you have the advantage of me. 

Capt. No! you've got the advantage of me. 

Charles. I assure you, sir, it was only a joke. 

Capt. Joke! Well you just fork over five dollars, and there 
won't be so much of a joke. 

Charles. Five dollars ? Why, ain't you brother Jim ? 

Capt. No, I'm not brother Jim. My name is Captain Never- 
sink, of the good sloop "Nonesuch." 

Charles. Ah, you want your pictures taken. Sit right down, 
Captain Nonesuch. 

Capt. Neversink, sir. 

Charles. I hope you never will, Captain. Remove your hat — 

Capt. No, you don't. You took some pictures of me the other 
day and warranted them fast colors. See here ! (Show cards.) 
All faded. 

Charles. They have vanished. 

Capt. Well, I should say' they had vanished. Here, give me 
my money. 

Charles. Sit again. I'll take some more for you. 

Capt. No. A burnt child is afraid of fire. Give me my money 
and I'll go somewhere else. 

Charles. All right. You'll have to wait until some one comes 
in to have pictures taken. When they pay me, I'll pay you. 

Capt. I'm in a hurry — I can't wait. Go borrow it of some- 
body. 

Charles {aside). I'll go and leave him in charge of the office, 
and brother Jim will take him for me. {Aloud.) Ah, Captain, sit 
down a few minutes, and I'll go and try and raise you the money. 
{Takes off mor?iing-gown, and puts on his street coat.) 

Capt. How long will you be gone ? 

Charles. Five minutes. Here put on this coat — you're the 
boss now. If any one comes in, say your operator has stepped out 
for a moment. {Exit Charles, d. in f.) 

Capt. {puts on morning-gown). If that rascal don't come back, 
I'll take enough furniture to get square with him. (Looks around 
room; goes to r. i e., dog barks, he pimps back.) I'll be dog-goned 
if I go in there. {Goes to camera, and looks in it ; bus. ad lib. ; 
enter Deputy Sheriff; he looks arou?id and discovers Capt. 
looking i7i camera ; goes to him, catches him by the ear, and drags 
hi7n to r. h. corner of* stage. Capt. shouting "Murder 1 . Let go 
my ear!" etc.) 

Sheriff. I'm looking for you. {Beats him with stuffed club.) 

Capt. I'm sorry you found me. 

Sheriff. I know you, Jeremy Diddler. {Same business.) 

Capt. I'm not Jimmy the Fiddler. I'm — 

Sheriff. I know you, Charles Augustus. {Beats him.) 

Capt. That's not my name, it's — 



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Sheriff. Don't deny your autograph, Charles, t'won't do. Too 

thin. Ain't you Charles Augustus? 

Capt. No, sir. (Sheriff beats him.) Yes, yes, I'm Charles 
Augustus. 

Sheriff. So far, so good. 

Capt. So far, very bad. 

Sheriff. You have eluded me long enough. Here's a bill from 
your former landlady — come, settle. Sixty-five dollars. 

Capt. I don't owe any landlady sixty-five dollars. 

Sheriff. What, you deny the debt? 

Capt. Yes. (Beats him.) No, no — I owe it. I'll pay it. 

Sheriff. A bill from your tailor — suit of clothes and ulster — 
ninety-six dollars. 

Capt. I haven't bought a suit of clothes in five years. 

Sheriff. You dispute that bill, hey? (Beats him.) 

Capt. Yes! No! I owe it, certainly. Any more bills? 

Sheriff. Now I'm satisfied. Come, settle, Charles. 

Capt. Say, Mister, you're wrong ! I'm not Charles Augustus. 
(Sheriff is about to beat him) . Hold on ! Let me speak. 
My name is Captain Neversink, of the Good Sloop " Nonesuch." I 
am from Mud-cum-Slushy. You mean the other fellow — he owes 
me five dollars, and I'm waiting here while he has gone to get it. 

Sheriff. What, have I made a mistake? My dear Captain, I 
apologize. 

Capt. Pound a man to death, then apologize. 

Sheriff. Say not a word about this ; my reputation is at stake. 

Capt. Yes, my back is all chops, cutlets and porter-house 
steaks. 

Sheriff. I'll meet you again and make amends for this. 

Capt. Never mind ; if I meet you again, I'll cross over on the 
other side of the street. 

Sheriff. I'm very sorry about this affair. Good-day. (Exit.) 

' Capt. You look sorry. I'll leave this place before some one 

else comes. (Goes to door and is met by Sally who cowhides him 

ail around stage to l. h. corner. She discovers her mistake and 

screams.) 

Sally. Oh, I beg your pardon. I took you for the other fellow. 
I hope I haven't hurt you. 

Capt. Oh, no. You've cut my legs all to pieces, that's all. 

Sally. I am very sorry, indeed. I hope you will forgive me. 
Ta, ta. (Bus. ad lib.) I'll see you again. (Exit d. in f.) 

Capt. Not if I see you first, you won't. (Noise outside.) 
Somebody else is coming. ( Goes to R. h., dog barks j runs to C. D., 
is met by Butcher, who stands c. of stage.) 

Bill. Say, young fellow, when are you going to pay me that 
meat-bill? (Shows bill.) 

Capt. What meat-bill ? 

Bill. Two dozen porter-house steaks, a dozen mutton chops, 
twenty-eight veal cutlets, six pounds of liver and a beef's heart. 
Twenty-two dollars and forty cents . 



6 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. 

Capt. My good fellow, I don't owe such a bill as that. 

Bill. What do yer soy? {Bus. ad lib. shown.) Soy, if you* 
don't settle that bill the next time you come down to the market, 
I'll give you a bath in the corn-beef tray. If I don't, I hope I may 
never leg another lamb. (Bus. and exit.) 

Capt. {bus. of imitating Bill). This is enough fun for one 
day, so I'll seek consolation aboard my sloop. (Is going when Jim 
e ? iters and knocks Jiim down.) 

Jim. Get up, and let me knock you down again. 

Capt. No ; I'm down, I'll stay here. 

Jim (pulls him up on his feet). Oh, you deceiver of innocent 
females ! 

Capt. No, my friend ; what do you mean? 

Jim. You refuse to marry my sister, hey? 

Capt. How can I? I am a married man. 

Jim. So you are a double villain. (About to strike Capt.) 

Capt. Hold on, I ain't the other fellow, he's gone out. 

Jim. Isn't your name Charles Augustus ? 

Capt. No, my name is Captain Neversink. 

Jim. What? Have I made a mistake? 

Capt. Well, I should say you had. 

Jim. Why, Captain, I beg ten thousand pardons. (Shakes his 
hatid violently.) My dear fellow, I'm very sorry indeed. I 
wouldn't hurt you for the world. What are you doing here? 

£ apt. I had some pictures taken here and they all vanished. I 
come to get my money back, and he's gone out to get it, and left 
me in charge of the store. What might be your name ? 

Jim. My name is Jim. 

Capt. What ! Brother Jim? 

Jim. I'm brother to the young lady who has been deceived by 
— (about to strike) . 

Capt. Hold on, Jim, it's the other fellow. 

Jim. Oh, I see how it is ; but we'll get even with him. Say, 
lets you and me take some pictures. 

Capt. I don't know anything about the business. 

Jim. I'll show you. That room is where the chemicals are ; go 
and light the gas. (l. i e.) 

Capt. What kind of gals ? 

Jim. Chemicals. This room is where he keeps the plates, (l. 
2 E.) Don't you disturb any of the bottles ; if you do you will suffo- 
cate. Now I'll go and prepare the plates, and you light the gas, 
and be very careful. Here's some matches. (Gives Capt. matches?) 

Capt. Say, you light the gas, and I'll find the plates. 

Jim. Pshaw I Go ahead, Captain, there's no danger ! 

(Both exeunt; e7iter Charles Augustus, and looks around.) 

Charles. The Captain gone. Tired of waiting, I presume. I 
hear my creditors are going to raid me, so I'll lock up the .place and 



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leave the city for a few weeks. {Goes to l. i e., locks door ; same 
L. 2 E.y is about to go.) I declare I forgot -to fix my chemicals. 
If I had an enemy and wanted to get rid of him, I'd lock him up in 
this! room, and he'd suffocate in five minutes. (Capt. groans.) 
Hello, what's that? Have I locked some one in there? {Opens door 
l. i e., when Capt. falls in his arms nearly suffocated.) Why, 
Captain, is that you? 

Capt. Yes, what there is left of me. 

Charles. What were you doing in that room? 

Capt. {points to l. 2 e.). He told me to go and light the gas. 

Charles. He? Who? 

Capt. Jim ; he's in there. 

Jim {knocks at l. 2 e.). Oh, Captain ! 

Charles. What a narrow escape ! (Jim knocks again, bus. ad 
lib.) 

Capt. Have you got my five dollars? 

Charles. No, Captain, but I'll get it for you directly. {Aside.) 
If I let him out, hell kill me. I'll leave the place as it is. Here, 
Captain, is the key ; you let him out, and I'll get your money im- 
mediately. {Exit d. in f.), 

Jim. Captain, what have you locked me in for? 

Capt. Shut up ! 

Jim. If you don't open this door, I'll break it down. 

Capt. Smash it, I don't care. 

Jim. Oh, won't I give it to you when I get out of here. 

Capt. Well, you stay there then. 

Jim. Open this door ! 

Capt. All right, I'm coming. {Crawls to door and unlocks itj 
Jim knocks him down and stands over him.) 

Jim. What did you lock me in for? 

Capt. I didn't, Jim ; he's been here. 

Jim. Who? 

Capt. Charles Augustus. 

Jim. Why didn't you tell me he was here? 

Capt. How could I ? He locked me in there. I was nearly dead 
when he discovered me. 

Jim. Where is he now? 

Capt. Gone. When I told him you was in there, he gave me 
the key, and told me to let you out when I got ready. 

Jim. You stay here? I'll find him. {Exit D. in F.) 

Capt. No, sir. I'll just take five dollars worth of things here 
and make tracks for my sloop. (Takes tablecloth, books, etc. and is 
going towards CD., when drum and horn are heard. Door opens 
and several men enter with tar bucket, bag of feathers and rail, 
and march round Captain who retreats to r. h. corner of stage. 
The others halt at back l. c, theti ve?y mysteriously pantomime to 
Capt.) 

First Man. There's the wretch. 

Second Man. Let's proceed at once. 



8 MISTAKEN IDENTITY. 

Third Man. Hold! Let's question him. (To Captain.) 
Miserable man, why hast thou dastardly assailed the holy laws of 
matrimony. Thou inhuman monster ! 

Capt. See here — 

Omnes. Silence! 

Second Man. Justice cries out for deep and dire revenge for 
your diabolical crimes. Thou perjurer ! 

Capt. Now hold on — 

Omnes. Silence t 

Third Man. Thou hast cruelly deceived an innocent and lovely 
maiden. Oh, horrible wretch! 

Capt. Say, my friends — 

Omnes. Silence ! 

First Man. How canst thou atone for thy dark deeds of villainy, 
thou incorrigible fiend ! 

Capt. Let me — 

Omnes. Silence ! 

Third Man. See, the guilty wretch has nothing to say in his 
defence. 

Capt. Will you give a man a chance ? 

Omnes. Silence. 

First Man. What say you? Is he guilty or not guilty? 

Omnes. Guilty ! 

Second Man. Thou base ingrate ! Hear the sentence which 
this honorable body has prepared, and which shall be executed 
upon thee for the ignominious crime you have committed against 
the fairer sex. Thou shalt be divested of thy clothing, thou shalt 
be besmeared with boiling tar from head to foot, thou shalt be 
covered with a complete suit of feathers, and be ridden upon a rail 
through the streets of the city as a warning to all evil doers of thy 
stripe. 

Capt. Say, you're wrong! I'm not the man. I'm Captain Nev- 
ersink, of the good sloop " Nonesuch." The other fellow did it. 

First Man. Let the sentence be executed. 

(They are about to seize him when Sally and Jim rush on bringing 
Charles Augustus, who breaks away and kneels in c. of stage 
imploringly. In the meantime the Captain has gone off r. i. e. 
and returns with dog attached to his back. He swings around 
cryitig " Call off the dog! " etc.) 

QUICK CURTAIN. 
(Or close in.) 



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New Plays, 

DIALOGUES, DRILLS AND MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENTS 

BAKER'S ACTING EDITION. 

Price, 15 cents, unless otherwise stated. 



A RICE PUDDING. A Comedy in Two Acts. By Esther B. Tif- 
fany. For two male and three female characters. Scene, a simple interior, the 
came for both acts. Costumes modern and simple, but affording opportunity for 
elegant dressing, if it is desired. No properties required beyond what may be 
found in every house. The story of this piece deals with the mishaps of an in- 
experienced housekeeper in a new house. Its humor is abundant, its satire of 
the " Cooking School " shrewd, its incidents dramatic, its dialogue brilliant. 
Time in playing, an hour and twenty minutes. (188s.; Price, 25 Cents. 

ANITA'S TRIAL ; or, Our Girls in Camp. A Comedy in Three Acts, 
forfemalecharaetersonly. ' By Esther B. Tiffany. Eleven female charac- 
ters. Its story is entertaining, and its dialogue delicately humorous. One scene 
only is necessary for the three acts — a camp in the woods, easily arranged. The 
dresses are simple and picturesque camping costumes. The enormous suc- 
cess of "Rebecca's Triumph" has created a demand for this sort of piece, to 
meet which we confidently present "Anita's Trial," in which is solved, with 
no less success than in its predecessor, the difficult problem of constructing a 
play of strong human interest without the assistance of male characters. Plays 
two hours. (1889.) Price, 25 Ceuts. 

THE WAY TO MIS POCKET. A Comedy in One Act. By Esther 
B. Tiffany. For two male and three female characters. Scene, an interior; 
costumes modern. All its requirements are simple to the last degree., and offer 
no difficulties. This little play is in Miss Tiffany's best vein, and admirably con- 
tinues the series of parlor pieces, refined in humor and clever in plan, of which 
she is the author. Plays about an hour. (1889.) 

AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER. A Comedy Drama in Three Acts. 
By Esther B. Tiffany. For five male and five female characters. This is by 
far the strongest work from this writer's pen, and unites to the sparkle and 
grace which characterized her earlier pieces, dramatic power of a high order. 
As in all her pieces, the dialogue is distinguished by brilliancy, and its humor 
genuine but refined. Two scenes only, both interiors, are required, and the 
properties and dresses are simple, modern in character, and easily gotten up. 
Equally suitable for stage or parlor performance. Plays about two hours. (1£89.) 

Price, 25 Cents. 

THE BAT AND THE BALL: or, Negattye Evidence. A Farce 
in One Act. Four male, three female characters. Scenery, costumes and prop- 
erties simple. Time in playing, about forty minutes. Showing the difficulties 
that may arise from the practice of Amateur Photography. A roaring farce. 
(1889.) 

SHAMROCK AND ROSE. A romantic Drama of Irish Life during 
the Rebellion of '98, in Four Acts. By John Fitzgerald Murphy. Seven 
male and three female characters. Costumes and scenery not difficult. Every 
part a good one. A sure hit. Printed as played under the author's personal di- 
rection at the Dudley Street Opera House, Boston, and the Newport Opera 
IJ-nise. Plays two hours and a half. (1887-'89.) Price, 25 Cents. 

A FOOL FOR LUCK. A Farcical Comedy in Two Acts. By W. M. 
Browne. For four male and three female characters. This laughable comedy 
of modern society turns upon the mania for stock speculation. The leading 
comedy character is a type of Englishman not unrelated to Lord Dundreary, the 
other personages and the scene being American. The dialogue is very bright, 
the scenery and costumes very easy. Plays one hour and a half. (1889.) , 

Price, 25 Cents. 



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THE BOOK OF DRILLS ; Part Second. A collection of enter- 
tainments for btage, bull or parlor, by Maky B. Horxh, author of "A Carnival 
of Days," etc. Containing : The Nursery Maids' Drill. Arranged for ten 
little girls of from six to ten years of age. The Japanese Umbrella Drill. 
For twelve girls or young ladies in Japanese costumes. Very picturesque. The 
Sunflower Chorus ; or Grandmother's Garden. For boys and girls ad 
libitum. Introducing songs and recitations. GOOD NiGHT March. For six of 
the very smallest children. Very quaint and amusing. (1S89.) Price, 30 Cents. 

THE CHRONOTHANATOLETRON; or, Old Times Made 
New. An Entertainment in One Act. For sixteen girls. Written for the Class 
Day Exercises at Dana Hall School, Wellesley, Mass., by two members of the 
Class of '87, and first performed before the members of the school and their 
friends, June 18, 1887, and later at Ellsworth, Maine, April 6, 1888. No scenery. 
The " Chronothanatoletron " (or Time and Death Annihilaior) is an invention 
by means of which any woman of any epoch can be brought at once into t':e 
presence of the " operator." (1889.) Price, 25 Cents. 

THE COUNTRY SCHOOL. A Farcical Entertainment in Two 
Scenes. By M. R. Orne. For any number of characters, male or female, either 
or both, many or few, big or little. Scenery simple; costumes easy ; time in 
playing, about forty minutes. This sketch carries the spectator back to his 
school-boy days in the little red school-house. Grown folks, the older and more 
dignified the better, take the parts of the pupils in "The Country School," put 
on again the pinafores and pantalettes of their school days and get as much fun out 
of it as they give. The most uproariously comical entertainment out. Closely 
similar to "The Old District School" (§1.00) and "The Deestriok Skule" (50 
cents.) (1890.) Price, only 15 vents. 

THE TENNIS DRILL, An Entertainment for pnrlor or lawn. By 
MARGARET Fkzandie. This pretty and picturesque entertainment will be a 
novel and popular feature for a school exhibition, a parlor entertainment, or a 
lawn party. Sixteen.girls, or less, can take part, regulation tennis suits in two 
colors, being worn, with fascinating "deerstalkers" and "blazers" to match. 
It is very easy to get up, tennis apparatus being universally handy, and is highly 
recommended for its novelty, picturesqueness and equal adaptability for in-door 
or out-door use. (18 9.) Price, 15 Cents. 

RIO GRANDE. A Drama in Three Acts. By Charles Townsend. 

Seven male, four female characters. Modern costumes ; scenery, one interior 
and one exterior. Time in playing, two hours and twenty minutes A play of 
Western "border" life, and one of the finest dramas ever written by this suc- 
cessful author. Its interest is unflagging, it is full of bright, clean fun, and 
roaring comedy situations alternate with thrilling ami pathetic scenes. Every 
character is a good one and worthy of the best talent. This piece is preceded by 
a chapter of "Remarks" in which are given, in the author's own words, special 
instructions regarding the play, the acting of each part, and all necessary details 
of stage management. (1891.) Price, 25 Cents. 

A DOUBLE SHUFFLE. A Comedy in One Act. By Hfnry Old- 
ham Hanlon. Three male and two female characters. Scenery and costumes 
very simple. An admirable little parlor piece, playing about thirty-five minutes. 
Fred Somers, a collegian, with a taste for practical joking, tries to play a little 
joke on his sister and his fiancee, but they succeed in turning the tables com- 
pletely upon him and his two college chums'. Very bright and amusing. A sure 
hit. (1891.) 

THE CORNER-LOT CHORUS. A Farce in One Act. By Grace 
Livingston Furniss. Seven female characters who speak, and ten Jury C)rls 
Costumes, modern and tasteful. Scenery of little or no importance. Plays about 
forty minutes. This clever little piece, by the author of "A Box of Monkeys " 
satirizes the weak side of amateur actors, and with bright and clever performers 
is a sure success. It affords a chance for elegant dressing, if desired, and for 
telling local hits. In its original performance by professional actresses it was a 
laughing success. (1891.) Price, 35 Cents. 

' COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF. A Comedy in Two Acts. 
By St. Clair Hurd. Four male and five female characters. Scenery, two 
interiors, easily arranged ; costumes, modern and simple. Plays an hour and a 
half. This little piece has more "plot " than is usual in plays of its length, and 
works up to an exciting climax. Good J«wish comedy character. (1891 ) 



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„ THE OLD-FASHIONED HUSKING BEE. An Old Folks' 

Entertainment in Oue Scene. By Nettie H. Pelham. For eleven male and 
five female characters, and as many more as desired. Scene, the interior of a 
barn, easily arranged; costumes old fashioned. Plays forty minutes or more, 
according to number of songs and specialties introduced. Very easy to get up, 
and very funny. An excellent introduction for a dance, supper, "or sociable, where 
a mixed entertainment is desired. (1891.) Price, 15 Cents. 

A VISION OF FAIR WOMEN. A Dramatic Paraphrase in One 
Scene. Based upon Tennyson's " Dream of Fair Women." By Edith Lynwood 
Winn. Thirty-nine girls are called for, besides the " Dreamer " who has the 
vision; but a smaller number may be used, at pleasure, by simply reducing the 
number of tableaux. No scenery is required, and the costumes can be easily 
contrived by home talent. This is a very picturesque and enjoyable entertain- 
ment, and by giving a large number of pretty girls a chance to look their best, i8 
sure to please them and every one else. (1891.) Price, 15 Cents. 

JOINING THE TINPANITES : or, Paddy McFling's Experi- 
ence. Part I. A Mock Initiation for the amusement and instruction of Secret 
Societies. Adapted to all orders, and containing nothing to offend any secret 
organization. By David Hill. For thirteen male characters and supers. 
Scenery unimportant, the stage representing the interior of a lodge-room. 
Costumes, burlesque regalia. Plays forty-five minutes. This is an uproariously 
funny travestie of the forms of initiation, and is just the thing for a lodge-room 
entertainment. Any number of men can assist as members, etc. (1891.) 

Price, 15 Cents. 

JOINING THE TINPANITES. Tart II. The second Degree of 
this popular Burlesque Order. Characters, scenery, and costumes same as in Part 
I., of which it is a continuation. Can be played independent ly, or in connection 
with Part I., which it naturally follows, but without in the least depending upon 
it. (1892.) Price, 15 Cents. 

JOINING THE TINPANITES. Part III. The Third and Highest 
Degree of this laughable " side " Order. Characters, scenery, and regalia, the 
same as in Parts I. and II. Like the other two, can be given as an independent 
Mock Initiation, or as the third part of a more elaborate ritual. ( 1892. ) 

Price, 15 Cents. 

THE CHAPERON. A Comedy in Three Acts. By Rachel E. Baker. 

Fifteen female characters. Scenery not difficult. Costumes, tennis gowns and 
modern street and evening dresses,"with picturesque Gypsy costumes for Miriam 
and Jill. Time in playing, two and a half hours. This clever play of life at 
school and in society continues the series of plays for ladies so admirably begun 
by " Rebecca's Triumph," and is deservedly popular. It unites refined fun with 
a strong dramatic story, and is at once amusing, interesting, and picturesque. 
(1891.) Price, 25 Cents. 

THE SPY OF GETTYSBURG. A Drama in Four Acts. By 
Charles Townsend. Eight male, three female characters. Time of playing, 
two hours and thirty minutes. Scenery, two interiors. Costumes, modern and 
military — easily arranged. This is one of the best war dramas ever published, and 
is especially suitable for amateurs. It is full of bright fun and soul-stirring 
incidents. The interest is awakened at the outset, increases with each act, and 
the final climax brings a whirlwind of applause. The characters are all first- 
class. Solomon, the negro, is one of the most laughable darkey characters ever 
seen in any play. The incidents of this play cluster about the tremendous strug- 
gle at Gettysburg, and depict the adventures of the hero while acting as a 
scout for General Meade. The book contains a chapter of special interest, giving 
careful instructions regarding the style, make-up, and costuming of each 
character. (1891.) Price, 25 Cents. 

PROF. BAXTER'S GREAT INVENTION; or, Old Maids 

Made New. A Farce-Comedy in Oue Act. By Mary B. Horse. For three 
male and three female characters. Modern every -day costumes. Scenery of the 
very simplest character. Plays about an hour, or longer, according to specialties, 
songs, etc., introduced. This entertainment is a decided novelty, and is excru- 
ciatingly funny. First-rate Irish soubrette part, and capital comic old man. 
Prof. Baxter's patent process for making old people young again suits everybody, 
both on the stage and off. (1891.) 



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THE GREAT MORAL DIME SHOW. An Entertainment in One 
Scene, By Maky B. Hokne. Nine male, seven female characters. Costumes 
simple ; scenery, an ordinary interior, or may be dispensed with altogether. Playa 
from half an hour upward, according to the number of specialties introduced. This 
•musing piece is a burlesque of the " dime-museum," but is entirely devoid of the 
vulgarity of its original, and perfectly adapted to church or home performance. 
The characters are a wonderful collection of "freaks" of nature (somewhat 
assisted by art) who sing, dance or recite, according to their special abilities, in 
illustration of the explanatory lecture. It can be made uproariously funny, and 
is in character as well as fact a successor to " The Teak Sisters." (1892). 

Price, 15 Cents. 

A WONDERFUL CURE. A Farce in One Act. For female characters 
only. Four girls. Scene, an easy interior; costumes, modern. A very lively 
and amusing little piece for parlor or stage performance. 

MY AUNT'S HEIRESS. A Comedy in One Act. Nine female 
characters, and two children. Costumes and scenery very simple. This amusing 
piece is well adapted for school performance, its humor being abundant and 
refined. 

A FAIR ENCOUNTER. A Comedietta in One Act. By Charles 
Marsham Rae. For two female characters. Scene, an interior, well furnished. 
Costumes, modern; properties, numerous, but not troublesome to provide. An 
admirably bright little battle of wits, refined and amusing. Plays thirty-five 
minutes. • 

FAST FRIENDS. A Comedietta in One Act. By Re Henry. For 
two female characters. Scenery and costumes very simple. Very bright and 
vivacious ; admirably fitted for extemporaneous performance in a parlor. Plays 
twenty minutes. 

SLIGHTED TREASURES. A Comedy in One Act. For four female 
characters. Costumes of the day. Drawing-room scene. Time, thirty minutes. 
An admirable piece for a school or home performance; easy, refined, and amusing. 

A SLIGHT MISTAKE. A Comedy in One Act. For five female 
characters. One interior scene. Costumes, modern and old fashioned. Time, 
forty minutes. Very good for a school exhibition. Miss Penelope Perfect, the 
leading part, is an uproariously amusing comedy character. 



BAKER'S PARLOR OPERAS. 

Price, 15 Cents each. 

^W^ We have a limited stock only of these pieces. As they will not be re- 
printed, we cannot guarantee to fill orders for an indefinite period. 

DIAMONDS AND TOADS. An Opera for little folks. Six male 
and five female characters. Founded on the old nursery legend of " The Dia- 
monds and Toads." With full directions for its production. Very pretty and 
easily produced. Music selected from familiar sources. Plays about an hour. 

ACCELERATE. A charade of four syllables, in opera. Lots of male 
and female characters. Very amusing and easy to get up. Music selected ami 
familiar. Plays about fifty minutes. 

CONJURATION. A Charade of four syllables, for about six male and 
six female characters. Arranged as an opera. With favorite tunes. I*la s 
about forty minutes. 

THE PILGRIM'S CHOICE. An Allegory, for male and fr-*Y& 
characters. Very appropriate for Sunday-school exhibitions. Interspersed wisjl 
eongs to familiar airs. Plays about an hour and a quarter. 

HOLIDAYS. A Charade for Children in Three Scenes. Numerous 
characters. An appropriate entertainment for the celebration of any of the 
holidays, secular or religious. 

CENTENNIAL. A Charade in Three Scenes. Six male, seven female 
characters. Very pretty and amusing. 



AN ENTIRE NOVELTY. 



THE GREAT MORAL 

Dime Show 

AN ENTERTAINMENT IN ONE SCENE, 

By MARY B. HORNE, 

Author of "The Peak Sisters," Prof. Baxter's Great Invention," 

"The Book of Drills," "The Carnival of Days," 

"Plantation Bitters." Etc. 



;,^3i" emale ' 8 r' e V female , characte, ' s - Costumes simple; scenery an ordinary 
interior, or may be dispensed with altogether. Plays from half an hour u.'w ml 

Printe^fx^Hv 6 "TV *?* ch *™<** 1 ' of additional U^HIMM SStoStaSd.' 

Wc^s^assj^Bv y the Uuity Club ' watenown ' **»» ° n 

nil .J2™ 8t amusing entertainment is a burlesque of the ordinary "dime- 
nvuseui i, so-called, but is entirely devoid of the vulgarity of its orijnal and 
KfofS y a f ! T ed tU VnU : Ch ° r ho , ,,le P^^^apce. The g chaLcteis 2SSR U e 
vh ,t a4s p /^ f "'ff''^ aW01 ' dei / U] col]ectio " of "freaks" of nature (some- 
Th m; a i y . '^l^ Wh ° V ug < da,lce or recite > according to their special 

?eou eme^ts n U a n h at, °, U "i* 1 " ^'f na ^ lecture ' II ■■ "«** elastic in its 
anFil h 2 t8 ^^i. e Pl ayedo 1 nau y 8t tR eor P 1 a tfor *' with <>r without scenery, 
5pi3tv ft Tt gleat f r or frailer number of characters, according to taste or 
necessity. It can be made uproariously funny, and is in character as w.ell as fact 

A SEQUEL TO THE PEAK SISTERS. 

Price, - - - 15 Cents. 



SYIsTOPSIS. 

SC ^h ] ^v h , e ^f! l1bit, 'T 01 ! h?l , ° f S i ste ^ *&*?* Show - Sister Keziah'sintro- 
T»tr« y 1 ? ciur /: 1 Jonathan, the bashful assistant. Introductory hymn. 
Introduction of the "freaks." Daniel McGinty redlrirus. Daniel's son- 
ZnZl Z«SATE, the celebrated Mexican dwarf. Kioto, the shortest mall 
C^ns AV^r!'^^- The wonderful Mermaid. The Mermaid's song. 
Cassia \J HirE the ossified boy. A "rocky" recitation. Kallulct, the 
onh specimen of his kind m captivity; illustrated bv cuts. Skknor G viiesfc 

uem ituo-headedgirl; not to be confounded with the more common two- 
faced g,rl Two ways of eating a pickle. Ida and Ionf 1 e Grech™ 

? ew nf *tl RAPH r EL T ^ T A ORE J' the blhl<i P ainter > ^o paints binds in fu 
view of the audience. Ah Chin and Wuv LxfsG, the Chinese twins ex 
tren.ely well connected from birth. " The Land of Tea." K "-foozle fVai 
the Turkish vocalist. Grand finale and curtain. foozle-* t m. 



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AKER'S SELECTEO 16 ^ 7 . 1 1 A * 
OF JUVENILE OPERETTA? 



Designed especially for Church, School, and other Amateur Organ- 
izations. Complete, with all the music and full directions for 
performance. 

Grandpa's Birthday. In One Act. Words by Dexter Smith; 
music by C. A. White. For one adult (male or female) and three 
children; chorus, if desired. Price, 25 Cents. 

Jimmy, The Newsboy. In One Act. Written and composed by 
W. C. Parker; For one adult (male), and one boy. No chorus. 
Very easy and tuneful. Price, 25 Cents. 

The Four-leafed Clover. In Three Acts. By Mary B. Horne. 
For children of from six to fifteen years. Seven boys, seven girls, 
and chorus. Very picturesque. Price, 50 Cents. 

Beans and Buttons. In One Act. Words by Wm, H. Lepeee; 
music by Alfred G. Robyn. Two male and two female characters; 
no chorus. Very comical and easy. Price, 50 Cents. 

Hunt the Thimble. In One Act. Words by A. G. Lewis ; music by 
Leo R. Lewis. Two male, two female characters and small chorus. 
Simple and pretty. Price, 50 Cents. 

Red Riding Hood's Rescue. In Four Scenes. Words by J. E. 

Estabrook; music by J. Astor Broad. Three male, four female 
characters and chorus. Price, 50 Cents. 

Golden Hair and the Three Bears. In Five Scenes. By J. Astor 
Broad. Three adults (2 hi., 1 f.), eight children and chorus. Music 
is easy, graceful, and pleasing. Price, 75 Cents. 

R. E. Porter ; or, The Interviewer and the Fairies. In Three 
Acts. Words by A. G. Lewis; music by Leo R. Lewis. Six male, 
six female characters, and chorus. Very picturesque and pretty. 

Price, 75 Cents. 

Gyp, Junior. In Two Acts. Words by Earl Marble; music by 
D. F. HODGES. Two males, one female (adult), three children and 
chorus. Very successful and easily produced. Price, 75 Cents. 

AlvinGray; or, The Sailor's Return. In Three Acts. Written 
and composed by C. A. White. Ten characters, including chorus; 
can be made more effective by employing a larger number. 

"Price, 75 Cents. 



Catalogues describing the above and other popular entertain- 
ments sent free on application to 

WALTER H. BAKER & CO., 

THEATRICAL PUBLISHERS, 

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